Nevada Organic Phosphate Inc. reported assay results addressing whether phosphate-bearing rock from its Murdock Mountain project meets contaminant thresholds required for organic fertilizer certification in the United States. According to the company's news release, heavy metal contaminant assays from the Upper Phosphatic Zone at Murdock Mountain were well below the limits typically applied by certifying bodies when evaluating mineral fertilizers for organic use (https://ibn.fm/DSelU). For organic producers in the U.S., certification is governed by the USDA National Organic Program, which does not publish specific numeric limits for heavy metals in mineral fertilizers such as rock phosphate, leading certifiers to rely on a combination of USDA-NOP rules and state regulations to establish acceptable thresholds.
The assay results from Murdock Mountain fall well below limits typically used for highly sought U.S. organic fertilizer certification, clearly supporting eligibility under USDA National Organic Program standards applied by certifiers. Independent laboratory testing followed ISO-accredited and NI 43-101-aligned QA/QC protocols, with assays confirming consistency of phosphate grades and thickness in the Upper Phosphatic Zone. This technical validation is significant because Murdock Mountain represents a rare North American sedimentary phosphate deposit suited to direct application, whereas most phosphate used in North American agriculture comes from sedimentary deposits in Florida or igneous deposits in other regions, with limited domestic sources meeting organic certification requirements.
The company's ongoing drilling is planned to further define scale and continuity of the resource. This development matters because organic agriculture represents one of the fastest-growing segments of the food industry, with demand for certified organic inputs increasing correspondingly. Organic farmers face particular challenges in sourcing approved phosphate fertilizers, as conventional phosphate sources often contain contaminants or are processed using methods prohibited under organic standards. The assay results position the Murdock Mountain project as a potential domestic source of certified organic phosphate fertilizer, which could reduce reliance on imported organic phosphate products and provide North American organic farmers with a local supply option.
As organic certification standards continue to evolve and tighten, having verified low-contaminant phosphate sources becomes increasingly important for maintaining soil fertility while complying with organic regulations. The latest news and updates relating to Nevada Organic Phosphate are available in the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NOP. The implications extend beyond the company's project to the broader organic agricultural sector, where reliable domestic sources of compliant inputs are critical for sustainable growth and reduced dependency on international supply chains that may face logistical or regulatory uncertainties.
